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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · Oct 20

During the last #AllForCITY watchalong of 2024, I basically talked myself into basically emancipating from Twitter on Nov. 14.

So I need to save the reason I'm called "Soccer Zombie" for posterity.

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 9h

bohf if true

Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 11h

UP THE BOHFS!

Riding to KC with BOHFS owner Alen Bradaric!

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 2d

Not an idiot at all. That is exactly what it is.

Owner's reason: "just because"

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 2d

a man and a woman are standing next to each other and the woman is saying it 's true

Alt: a man and a woman are standing next to each other and the woman is saying it 's true

media.tenor.com

Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 2d

THIS IS NON-LEAGUE SOCCER IN AMERICA IS BACK

(and so is my mental travel planning)

Saturday: BOHFS St. Louis travels to Woodland FC at 7p
Sunday: @chicagohouseac.bsky.social hosts Chicago Wisloka at 7p

Two great #USOC2026 games, two vlogs and a @pwilt1.bsky.social interview I've been DYING to do!

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 3d

My radio career in regions:

36 > 31 > 29 > 37 > 32 > 29 > 43 > 33 > 32 > 36

William Hazen @williamhazen.bsky.social · 4d

This is the most accurate depiction of the Midwest to date. Wichita has always felt like the last Midwest city while also being the first plains city.

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 3d

And now the Comoros keeper just got sent off without making any contact whatsoever (except for the water.)

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 3d

The STATE of this pitch for the final minutes of Comoros/Madagascar. #FIFAWCQ #WCQ #CAF

Oh, and Comoros is having to play this "home match" in Cote d'Ivoire because their home stadium isn't suitable for a World Cup qualifier.

African soccer is a vibe.

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 3d

Oh and it's being played in Cote d'Ivoire because Comoros doesn't have a proper stadium and it's PISSING rain.

Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 3d

Drop what you're doing and watch this #WCQ match.

Comoros vs Madagascar.
An island nation you've probably never heard of vs an island nation you've definitely heard of.

And this is a 6-pointer for both nations hopes of #FIFAWCQ.

On ESPN+. #CAF

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Jason Anderson @jasondcsoccer.bsky.social · 4d

The profound level of disrespect NWSL broadcasters have shown for the players, teams, fans, and sport itself in 2025 has to change.

Douglas Reyes-Ceroñ @dreyesceron.bsky.social · 4d

love to have NWSL's broadcast partner CBS running a whole CarMax ad during a player substitution and proceed to miss an entire goal by KC Current

absolute amateur hour

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 4d

The endless motherfucking pursuit of profits and value for shareholders results in the only goal of a competitive #KCBaby game being missed.

prosoccerwire.usatoday.com/story/sports...

Angel City-KC Current broadcast misses goal during commercial break

Maybe 30-second ads aren't the best way to go.

prosoccerwire.usatoday.com

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 5d

Playoff soccer is coming to Energizer Park!

But who should St. Louis CITY2 pick for their 1st round opponent, #AllForCITY?

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 5d

Sounds like a job for you bruh

Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 5d

Playoff soccer is coming to Energizer Park!

But who should St. Louis CITY2 pick for their 1st round opponent, #AllForCITY?

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 5d

Open Cup Saturday in KC.
Open Cup Sunday in Chicago.

The Soccer Zombie Weekends of Madness are BACK YA'LL

Chicago House AC @chicagohouseac.bsky.social · 19d

🏆 U.S. Open Cup Qualifier 🏠 Chicago House vs Wisloka Chicago

📅 Sunday, Oct 12 ⏰ 7:00pm kickoff (Gates 6:00pm) 📍 Benedictine University 🎟️ $11 Tix app.gopassage.com/events/chica...

House enters in Round 2 after a first-round bye. Wisloka advanced with a 3–0 win over Chicago Strikers.

🖤💚🧡

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 5d

I've heard of other European clubs interested in Lutz's services as well. #AllForCITY

Derek Rae @raecomm.bsky.social · 5d

Today’s Aberdeen latest!
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/footba...

Lutz Pfannenstiel leads Aberdeen three-man director of football shortlist

The Dons have been interviewing for a replacement for the recently departed Steven Gunn.

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 5d

😭

IG newberlinlibrary

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 5d

Do I have enough stickers, chat?

#footy

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 5d

Madison, Wisconsin also is "weird" like that.

Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 5d

If you're doing the CITY Sprint 5k, check your email for free CITY2 tix. #AllForCITY

Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 5d

Honest question: what's so weird about Louisville?

@ertethan.bsky.social, help me out bro.

Louisville City FC @loucity.com · 5d

Let’s get 𝚠𝚎𝚒𝚛𝚍, Louisville 😵💫

We’re kicking off the week by debuting a commemorative warmup top featuring local landmarks 🏛️

Tickets to Saturday’s match 🎟️ loucity.com/louweird
Shop the warmup top at the Team Store in Lynn Family Stadium or online 🛍️ tinyurl.com/nb8avjsx

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Jeremy Clements @jxclem.bsky.social · 5d

Saturday night was a blast! Wins are always more fun when you can celebrate with friends. Massive shout to @soccerzombie.com and Pat's for hosting. #AllForCITY

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Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 6d

THAT'S A #ALLFORCITY WINNER!

GREAT night at Pat Connolly Tavern, and I think we'll be having more great nights at Pat's in 2026!

Tom Franklin @soccerzombie.com · 7d

S-T-L! S-T-L! #AllForCITY